“The snapping of pitch from a burning log,
The faint scent of pine filling the room.
Flames leaping about as if it were a ballet
Performing for its audience.
The soft, comforting glow of candlelight,
Bringing with it serenity and quiet thoughts.”
– Linda Christensen, Autumn’s Beauty
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A little late due to a turnaround trip from NCTE 15 to Central NY for Thanksgiving-NCTE15 Takeaways http://beyondliteracylink.blogspot.com/2015/11/ncte-15-takeaways.html
A dialog on love and teaching
http://wp.me/p3cml8-r5
A slice of gratitude in verse…
http://writealoudhere.com/2015/11/25/gratitude-2/
Book, Brownies, and Beyond (our after school book club) joins a google chat with Thanhha Lai, author of Listen, Slowly.
http://pleasuresfromthepage.blogspot.com/2015/11/slice-of-life-google-chat-with-thanhha.html
I’m late but I need to get back to writing and reclaim my routines.
https://beverleyabaird.wordpress.com/2015/11/25/slice-of-life-tuesday-54/
Grateful:https://deowriter.wordpress.com/2015/11/24/solsc-gratefulness/
Better late than never! My NCTE experience in pictures: https://readingtothecore.wordpress.com/2015/11/25/slice-of-life-ncte-in-pictures/
It’s Thanksgiving! I’m thankful for http://www.huffenglish.com/slice-of-life-17-thanksgiving/
http://onathought.com/2015/11/24/a-slice-of-thanks/
I have had a hard time writing each Tuesday the last couple months and today I share some of those struggles … the life of a writer, right? But today I won. I wrote!
http://literacyzone.blogspot.com/2015/11/a-writing-battle-sol15.html
http://archermom.blogspot.com/2015/11/help-needed.html
A little teaching reflection about avoiding train wrecks, being consistent, and trying to put together the pieces of the puzzle: https://meanderingmaya.wordpress.com/2015/11/24/avoiding-train-wrecks/. Much of this is a continual challenge for me and my conceptual brain–seeking answers to the questions that plague me.
A short post about a lovely evening–family, song and poetry
https://wordpress.com/post/mbhmaine.wordpress.com/892
NCTE15 Lives On! http://wp.me/p3eVyl-dr
“My Path” and thoughts from a teacher officially on Thanksgiving break:
https://kelseyempfield.wordpress.com/2015/11/24/my-path/
I didn’t think I was going to make it today but was able to…and am very happy about it! Today’s Slice is titled: What Commute? https://principalberry.wordpress.com/2015/11/24/what-commute-twtblog/
Vote for Atticus! http://carolwscorner.blogspot.com/2015/11/slice-of-life_24.html
Thanksgiving Break is finally here. I feel like I can finally breathe!! https://thinkingteachingblog.wordpress.com/2015/11/24/november-24-2015-sol/
It’s all about connections
https://wordsfromjl.wordpress.com/2015/11/24/it-is-all-about-connections/
SHOUT to this Slicing Community for all your support. My letters continue daily but please don’t feel any obligation to read them. They help me to stay focused in this world and your comments are so appreciated but I can feel your support even when you don’t read or leave a comment.
Tough times for me now but you help me more than you know.
Love you all,
Bonnie
How an idea for redecorating can grow!
http://www.mentortextswithlynneandrose.com/blogging-with-rose
An unexpected late night even allows for a little educational reflection: https://lovinglivingteachingliteracy.wordpress.com/2015/11/24/embracing-a-dog-party/
Making my pen dance again after a long break!
http://teachingtomorrowsleaders.blogspot.com/2015/11/tango-or-two-step.html
Story Shorts from NCTE15: http://evolvingenglishteacher.blogspot.com/2015/11/story-shorts-from-ncte15-sol15.html
This was an interesting night at the theater!
http://makeithappenwriteaway.blogspot.com/2015/11/bats-in-theater.html
About two books, and one more title.
http://justforamonth.blogspot.com.ee/2015/11/the-best-part-of-day.html
Such a luxury to have time to sit and free write. And yet, I want to make it part of my daily exercise and meditation.
http://wp.me/p3cml8-qy
NCTE reflections on engagement and learning with Tom Newkirk and Ellin Keene https://jarhartz.wordpress.com/2015/11/24/slice-of-life-at-ncte15-engagement-with-tom-newkirk-and-ellin-keene/
I am thankful for so much, including the writing community I have found at TwoWritingTeachers!
http://mywritingstoriesbysally.blogspot.com/2015/11/happy-thanksgiving.html
It’s the start of the Christmas season for us here in the Smith household, as we try to do Christmas shopping incognito and fail!
http://mainelywrite.blogspot.com/2015/11/incognito.html
Writing from my personal blog about a VERY human moment! Enjoy this one, and Happy Holidays to all of my slicing friends! http://justwritemelanie.blogspot.com/2015/11/yes-we-are-all-human.html
This is one of those weeks when I truly have nothing to say.
https://arjeha.wordpress.com/2015/11/24/nothing-2/
A slice about the insignificance of test scores after a student shares her story and the teacher listened, just listened.
http://adayinthelifeof19b.blogspot.com/2015/11/listen-just-listen.html
Reflecting on some Slices from #NCTE15
http://assessmentinperspective.com/?p=3130
I finally found some motivation to write. Happy Thanksgiving everyone. http://familytrove.blogspot.com/2015/11/it-is-that-time-of-year-again.html
Happy Thanksgiving!
http://inspire-lynn.blogspot.com/2015/11/giving-thanks.html
Morning Friends, I’m still hanging in a 3 months. http://digitalbonnie.me/2015/11/24/letters-to-tuvia86-whats-going-on-with-me-sol15-11-24-15/
I received a package in the mail & got thinking about Advent calendars.
https://booksandbassets.wordpress.com/2015/11/24/advent-calendars-a-slice-of-life-story/
Mea Culpa: I don’t read nonfiction books to my daughter.
https://raisealithuman.wordpress.com/2015/11/23/meaculpa/
Today I am sharing a current story about my minivan. http://enjoy-embracelearning.blogspot.com/2015/11/slice-of-life-open-letter-to-honda.html
Thankful for love that endures.
http://rdgtchr.blogspot.com/2015/11/long-love.html
Don’t get lost in the grammar forest! My students & I work together to have fun with parts of speech- and we all win! http://wp.me/p4Wp6C-r4
Happy Thanksgiving
http://myreadingblog-jac.blogspot.com/2015/11/tuesday-sol-112415-every-day-is.html
NCTE15 reaffirmed my teaching philosophy and renewed my spirit. Loved seeing so many slicers there. https://reflectionsontheteche.wordpress.com/2015/11/24/kindness-comes-back-to-you-ncte15/
Reflecting on the answered questions of why people allow wonderful things to change and disappear. The Bookstore Around The Corner. http://moranreflections.blogspot.com/2015/11/there-is-scene-in-youve-got-mail-when.html
Thinking about our priorities, a vent about needing to play
http://myiearlychildhoodreflections.blogspot.com/2015/11/what-about-play.html
Happy Thanksgiving, dear writers!
https://alotalot.wordpress.com/2015/11/24/slice-of-life-math-meets-media-literacy/
Just a simple, heartfelt wish to my fellow slicers at Thanksgiving.
http://www.HaddonMusings.com
Today I am feeling thankful
https://msvictorreads.wordpress.com/2015/11/24/taking-time-to-be-thankful/
I used to countdown to the holidays but now…http://couragedoesnotroar.blogspot.com/2015/11/bah-humbug-sol15.html
My first post this school year (is it Thanksgiving already?) and on how I turned missing out on NCTE into some positive energy… 🙂
http://triciaebarvia.org/2015/11/24/slice-of-life-missing-out-and-grateful/
Reflecting on 2015. Happy Thanksgiving to all! http://1gratefulteacher.blogspot.com/2015/11/37-days.html
We talk across the wires … how conversations unfold in Digital Writing Month
http://dogtrax.edublogs.org/2015/11/24/digiwrimo-connections-from-this-to-that-to-this-to-that/
Kevin
It’s a beautiful piece of writing you shared, Beth. Thank you! My slice today talks a little about television and a little bit more about writing. http://www.teacherdance.org/2015/11/learning-about-teaching-always.html
What an amazing time at #NCTE15! Laughing and learning! And thinking of the student perspective!
https://franmcveigh.wordpress.com/2015/11/23/ncte15-beginning-at-the-end/
A wonderful mentor book for Thanksgiving…discussion will continue next week. Happy Thanksgiving to all Slice of Lifers!
https://barbarasut.wordpress.com/2015/11/21/how-many-days-to-america-by-eve-bunting/